Same thing happened to me. Found it in the belly pan during a oil change - months after Ford changed the battery. Took a bit to figure out where it went....
That is hogwash. Yea, the manufacturers may not support vehicles, but the aftermarket will. I continue to see a bunch of OBD1 computer controlled vehicles on the road and that system started in 1989. There is significant aftermarket support up to and including new computers. The largest...
We will see what happens -- when it happens. It will be interesting to see how Ford handles it. Will they pass the costs on to the consumer in a real competitive market or not?
I live in snow country and wanted an SUV that was higher off the ground and four wheel drive. I bought some new take-off Maverick Tremor wheels and tires and it worked out well in the snow. I bought a new 2023 on early 2024 with a big discount and that also helped sway the purchase.
Looks like double dipping to me.
A transmission out of a low mileage wreck should cost $1000.00 to $1,500 (most in the $1000 range) plus labor to install should be under $1500 at an independent shop. Rancho Cordova is home to some of the largest recycle yards in the Country.
I bought 2 vehicles lately and both times (Honda and Ford) after negations were finished there was a $1,000 ceramic coating charge on the paperwork not discussed in negotiations. Both dealers said they do this to all the cars. When I complained, Ford said they would let me have it for cost...
I too got the $6,500 off a 2023 Outer Banks plus the dealer discounted it a bit more. This was about
a week ago. They also had two Badlands with the $6,500 discount. However, one sold and one is left.
Fairfield Ford, California